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Loyalties (Guyer)

10 Minute Play, Drama  /  2w, 2m

Murphy Guyer

Two couples in Weimar Germany gather around a table in celebration of
the new good economic and spiritual times they are enjoying. The
conversation sours, however, when one of the party members exposes his
thoughts on what patriotism and military honor really mean to him.

Loyalties (Guyer)

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  • Cast Size
    Cast Size
    2w, 2m
  • Duration
    Duration
    10 minutes
  • SubGenre
    Subgenre
    Docudrama/Historic
  • Suggested Use
    • Scene work
    • Competition or audition material
  • Audience
    Target Audience
    Adult, Teen (Age 14 - 18)

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Summary

Two couples in Weimar Germany gather around a table in celebration of the new good economic and spiritual times they are enjoying. The conversation sours, however, when one of the party members exposes his thoughts on what patriotism and military honor really mean to him. Primal energies are unleashed, and the party splits apart in this gripping charged play.

Published in Ten Minute Plays from Actors Theatre of Louisville, Vol. 1.

History
Loyalties was first produced by Actors Theatre of Louisville on December 17, 1984. It was directed by Robert Spera.
Keywords
Performing Groups
RUDY – a patriotic young man
MONIKA – Rudy’s significant other
JACOB – an honest poet
KATRIN – Jacob’s girlfriend
  • Time Period 1930s
  • Setting A dining room.
  • Features Period Costumes
  • Additional Features No intermission, Stage Combat
  • Duration 10 minutes
  • Cautions
    • Alcohol
    • Strong Language
    • Mild Adult Themes

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Murphy Guyer

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